If you did not see the toilet paper 'art' I created (below) last year on my $0 budget, you can see it here.

So I used the same technique as my previous project. I flattened the paper roll (I used mostly paper towel rolls this time) and cut the two ends off each of the rolls. I then cut (with a rotary cutter) the flattened rolls into a approximately 1 inch pieces.

If the seam starts to come undone on the inside, just hot glue it as you go.

I start by making little flowers making sure to get the 4 corner points together nicely.

Once you make a few of these, lay them out and figure out the design you like. Then glue together the flowers and add any additional pieces to make your shape.

After you have glued all the pieces together, prime the entire piece with spray paint primer. This cannot be skipped, otherwise your paint will look blotchy. Wait the recommended time and then spray paint to your desired color.

I did two coats of spray primer and then a few coats of oil rubbed bronze for my cross. It really does look like it is metal! There is a slight shine of gold when the light hits it.

I love how it looks with the iron wall piece I have in my dining room.

Cross #2
My daughter designed this one all by herself. She wanted it to look like a cross of flowers and then leaves coming out of the ends. She asked me to spay paint the pieces different colors and at first I thought it wouldn't look nice, but thought it doesn't cost anything if we need to make it again. But I love how it looks.

Isn't it adorable? Perfect for her room!

What do you think?

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Beautiful! Going to try this for my entryway. Also, if you are not busy (haha), I would LOVE it if you could send me the template for the gorgeous wedding art with the date at the bottom that you made. My anniversary is Tues. and my parents' is Wed. and I wanted to make them as gifts. Thanks! olsonlove@sbcglobal.net

I have seen this type of craft before and have always thought it might look a little well cheap. But I love these. The paint makes them look so great. I think I'm going to try one, or two, or three. I have a couple of bare walls that could use something unique. Thanks for sharing.

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Just made the cross last night. Instead of paint, mine was made in Burlap. I cut each paper towel roll at 1 inch intervals and than I cut that piece in half. I then wrapped each piece in burlap. My cross is half this size.(since I cut each piece in half)The total cost--paper towel rolls-$0, burlap $1.00. Came out gorgeous. Made a blue one and now I am going to make a pink one. Thanks again for this craft.

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